Said said the department had also identified flood-prone areas in the Gua Musang, Kuala Krai, Machang, Pasir Mas, Tumpat and Pasir Puteh districts.

He said JKM had also listed 222 forward bases as collection centres for basic necessities to be distributed to the relief centres, besides 28 four-wheel-drive vehicles and two lorries to be made available to evacuate flood victims.

Said said 214 volunteers registered with JKM would be mobilised to assist flood victims, while the department would also be conducting 10 flood disaster simulation exercises in all 10 districts in the state beginning next month. – BERNAMA